安度 (ān dù) — to spend (a period of time, especially one's old age) peacefully
Definition
Literary verb meaning to live through a stretch of time (often 晚年) in peace and comfort. Used in wishes and reflective writing, not everyday speech.
verb
to spend (a period of time, especially one's old age) peacefully
Examples
- 安度。Tā xī wàng néng zài xiāng xia ān dù wǎn nián.He hopes to spend his remaining years peacefully in the countryside.
- ,安度。Jīng guò nǔ lì, tā men zhōng yú ān dù le nà duàn kùn nan de rì zi.After effort, they finally got through that difficult period peacefully.
- 安度,。Wǒ zhù nín ān dù wǎn nián, shēn tǐ jiàn kāng.I wish you a peaceful old age and good health.
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